Semiconductor Design Engineer

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Industry & Occupation

Science & Research

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Summary

A technical role responsible for the entire process from circuit design and verification to layout of semiconductor chips.

Description

Semiconductor design engineers design digital and analog circuits using hardware description languages (HDL) and EDA tools, conducting simulations, logic synthesis, timing analysis, and layout design. They handle the process from specification formulation to verification and yield optimization to create high-performance, low-power consumption chips, requiring close collaboration with manufacturing process technologies and teams.

Future Outlook

With the expanding demand for advanced semiconductors in AI, automotive, IoT, and other applications, demand for design engineers remains high, requiring capabilities to handle sub-3nm processes and new material technologies.

Personality Traits

Curious or inquisitive / High concentration / Logical thinking / Meticulous

Work Style

Flexitime / Office Work / Project-Based Work / Remote

Career Path

Junior Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Lead Engineer / Architect → Project Manager → Development Department Manager

Required Skills

Analog Circuit Design / Digital Circuit Design / EDA Tool Operation / Hardware Description Language / SPICE Simulation

Recommended Skills

English Document Reading / Logic Synthesis and Timing Analysis / Physical Design / RF Design / Script Development

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Because it is necessary to logically design the operations of circuits and systems.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because design mistakes lead to defects and reduced yield.
Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition Because changes in EDA tools and process technologies occur rapidly.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because mathematical skills are required for timing analysis and performance evaluation.
Problem Solving Necessary for circuit problem analysis and timing adjustments.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Mainly desk work, so physical demands are low.

Aliases

  • Chip Designer
  • IC Design Engineer
  • LSI Design Engineer

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